HT Chinese Garlic Chives Seeds (Allium tuberosum)

Grow a delicious perennial herb with HT Chinese Garlic Chives seeds. Combining the fresh appearance of traditional chives with a distinctive garlic flavour, this versatile herb is perfect for adding a mild garlic taste to salads, stir-fries, soups, omelettes and many other dishes. Easy to grow in the garden or in pots, Chinese Garlic Chives provide fresh harvests year after year.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Allium tuberosum
• Common Name: Chinese Garlic Chives
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb
• Height: 40 cm
• Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun
• Suitable For: Garden beds, raised beds and containers
• Harvest Time: May – October
• Contents: Approx. 1 gram

Growing Information

When to Sow

Sow indoors or outdoors from March to August.

How to Sow

Sow seeds thinly in rows or containers, covering lightly with soil. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Once seedlings are established, thin if necessary to allow healthy growth.

Growing Tips

Chinese Garlic Chives thrive in fertile, well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering during dry periods. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. From the second year onwards, remove flower stems as they appear to promote vigorous leaf production and maximise harvests.

Why You’ll Love It

• Delicious chives with a mild garlic flavour.
• Perennial herb that returns every year.
• Perfect for pots, containers and garden beds.
• Ideal for salads, soups, stir-fries and egg dishes.
• Harvest fresh leaves from May to October.
• Easy to grow and low maintenance.
• Suitable for partial shade or sunny locations.
• Regular harvesting encourages continuous fresh growth.